M.S. Application Deadline and Program Schedule

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority for admission, scholarships, assistantships and awards is given to applicants who submit a completed application by March 1 (Fall admission) or October 1 (Spring admission). Completed applications received on or after these dates are considered as they are received.

M.S. Admission Requirements and Application Steps

To be eligible for admission to the M.S. Forensic Science program, individuals must:

Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field from an accredited university; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required

Students applying to the program should have completed a course in Organic Chemistry with a laboratory component. Other recommended courses include biochemistry, genetics, and analytical/instrumental chemistry.

Submit one official transcript from each post-secondary school attended

Submit a Personal Statement and C.V. summarizing academic and professional achievements; the personal statement should address your interest in forensic science and your career objectives

Submit a Writing Sample that demonstrates your academic writing

Two letters of recommendation from university faculty members who know you well or from research/laboratory supervisors/investigators

At least one of the letters should be from faculty

Pay the application fee

Submit results from the GRE Graduate Record Examination to be considered for Scholarships, Assistantships or Awards. Results from the General or Chemistry test are accepted Our GRE Institution code 2790

International Applicants

The Forensic Science program welcomes applications from qualified international students. International students must submit additional documentation.

As part the admissions process, international applicants must include with their application:

Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Non-Matriculating & Other Students

The Forensic Science program invites students of all educational experiences to apply to our program. We accept applications from Non-Matriculating students, former Rutgers students who would like to re-enroll and current Rutgers students interested in changing schools. Visit Rutgers–Camden Admissions and look for the application option for Non-Matriculating students.